Cover Design & Typography

Explore the fundamentals of publication design through the study of various platforms like books, magazines and other print mediums. Participants undergoing this programme will learn effective cover designs to catch the attention and engage audiences.

About the Course

Learn to develop eye-catching print media covers to attract the right audience and engage your customers.

In this workshop, participants will learn basic principles of layout for various print mediums, developing their own typefaces and understand the balance of text and media within prints.

At the end of the programme, participants will be armed with a holistic insight into the world of typography and cover design.

What you will learn during the lessons

Target Audience and Magazine Characteristics

Understanding target market and objective of print

Print Media Trends

History of print media, various design trends and understanding the project brief

Elements in Print Media Cover

Various cover sections and specifications

Typography in Print Media Design

Effective use of typography in various print medias

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Principles of Layout in Print Media

Understanding various layout options in different mediums

Relationship Between Text and Graphic Elements

Exploring the right balance of text and media usage

Designing a Print Media Cover

Understanding of Print Media Cover design fundamentals

Project Stakeholders

Role-play between authors and publishers, and communications between stakeholders

Design Amendments

Processes while undergoing design changes

Course Information

Participants embarking on this programme will be entitled to up to 95% subsidy from the Workforce Singapore (WSG). Successful graduates from this programme will be issued a Statement of Attainment issued by WSG.

Participants are to successfully complete all course assessments to qualify for WSG funding.

Sessions

Once a week(Total sessions: 9 over 9 weeks)

Lesson Timing

7pm – 10pm(Total Hours: 28)

Course Fees

Full Course Fees

$1,04860w/ GST

Foreigners
Singaporeans aged < 21

95% Subsidy

$11760w/ GST

Singaporeans Aged > 35
Salary < $2,000

90% Subsidy

$16660w/ GST

Singaporeans Aged > 40
Company Sponsored Participants

$15/hr Subsidy

$62860w/ GST

Singaporeans Ages 21 – 39

Registration fee of $30 w/GST

All programmes are eligible for$500 SkillsFuture Creditdeduction! Call us to find out more.